Chapter ten: Moving in

"Good morning Mama" Ali sang, as she bounced into our room, Carly following closely behind her. Alice then jumped in as well, landing on the bed in between us. Soon we had Myself, Edward, Ali, Carly and Alice all in the bed. Emmett and Jasper were watching by the door, fighting off their laughter. Rose was sitting on Edwards couch, slightly out of the way, but smiling at the scene being performed.
"Since when did I agree to let you come in Alice?" Edward asked his sister

She poked her tongue out. "Since I know all your secrets"

"No you don't" He argued. "What's my big news?"

"You have big news?" She asked...suddenly very very interested.

"Yes. Yes I do. I am going to announce something at breakfast"

Alice's eyes lit up "Your getting married!!" She shouted.

Apparently, this was loud enough to alert Esme and Carlisle, who came rushing to the room "Your what?" Esme asked.

I blushed and then hid under the covers, burying my self further under until no one could see me. All I could see now was Edwards stomach, vibrating as he laughed.

"We are not getting married Alice. Thanks for jumping to conclusions. And as I said before, I'm announcing it at breakfast" He confirmed and then rolled out of bed. This action pushed Alice further to my side, making her lay on my legs. This hurt because of the angle and I began a certain word and then stopped my self I guess they heard cause I came out gasping "FFFFFFFFFFFruitingles"

This cause Alice to fall out of bed because I sat up which cause Edward, Emmett and Jasper to start laughing. Which caused the twins to laugh because everyone else was laughing. I stayed sitting on the middle of the bed, watching Alice grumble as she tried to stand up, the boys laughing their heads of and the girls giggle but looking at each other as if to say 'what is going on'. Esme then came in the room and took a photo.
I then sighed deeply, which caused everyone to look at me questioningly. I shrugged and then smiled "Mornings at the Cullen's...they never change."

After our laughing died down, we all went and dressed for the day. Then we met in the kitchen where Esme had prepared a breakfast for an army.

Once we were all seated and eating, I cleared my throat. The chatter died down. "I have to let you know that we, as in the girls and I, have to go back to Seattle tonight, I have to work tomorrow and this was as long as I could get off...sorry"

Everyone stared at me, upset but understanding. Then Edward coughed and smiled at me before looking at his family and friends "Bella has asked me to go with her to Seattle and live with her and the girls"

Esme let out a small noise and Carlisle rubbed his forehead. They both seemed to lean forward, to hear his answer.

"I told her I would"

They stayed emotionless where as Alice made a scene. "NO! Edward! You can't leave me! Please Edward, don't move away"

I stared at her, I had thought that her, at least, would be understanding, but here she is begging Edward to stay.

"Alice..." He mumbled, clearly not knowing what to say.

"And you promised not to move out for a while. I remember Edward! You promised m-"

"Alice" Carlisle warned, hushing his daughter. He then looked at Esme.

"Edward, I think that this is the right decision. Being with your children, being a part of their life, is the right decision. And I -" She looked at Carlisle, who nodded "We, support you"

Edward beamed at them and then turned to Alice who was looking very upset "Edward...your my brother, you've always been across the room from me...I don't want you to go"

Jasper wrapped his arm around her. Kissing her cheek. "He'll only be an hour away, you can visit him whenever. He's not moving to Mars"

"I suppose" She mumbled, smiling at Edward and then me.

Esme then jumped up "We have to pack" she announced, running out of the room.

We stared after her, then cracked up laughing.

We sat at the table for about an hour but then I had to leave with the girls to pack our stuff from Charlie's.
"I'll see you in a month, maybe sooner." I told him, Kissing his cheek. "I love you Dad"

"Love you too Bells, stay safe and I don't wanna see another set of twins now that Edward is living with you" He warned.

I blushed deeply. "Okay dad" He had taken to the idea that Edward was to live with me surprisingly well.

"Alright now, where's my granddaughters? Hello? Where are they?" He called, looking over the top of them.

They screamed and jumped up so he could see them.

"Ah! There they are!" He laughed, kneeling to let them hug him. "I love you girls"

"Love you too Grandpa" Ali mumbled.

Carly kissed his cheek.

"Alright girls, in the car please. We have to go pick up your stuff you left at the Cullen's and then helps Daddy pack and then head off home" I explained, helping them into the car.
"See you later alligator" They chorused.

"In a while crocodile" Charlie said back.

Then they giggled and screamed "If you wish Jellyfish!!"

"Okay Stingray" He replied and then blew them kisses.

I smiled at their traditions and then waved our final goodbye and drove off.

I had talked to the girls before about Edward coming to live with us and they were extremely excited. They had made a plan to show him every single toy in their room. Then, they sat down with Edward for twenty minutes showing him a floor plan of our house that they drew. It was very cute.

We arrived quickly and this time when I reached the door I decided to just let myself in. When I did Esme turned to see who it was and smiled brightly at me and then came over and hugged me "I'm so glad your comfortable here again"

I helped Edward finish packing while the girls helped unpack. They busied themselves by pulling out Edwards clothes from his suitcase. In the end, I was beginning to get frustrated, so Carlisle came in and took them into his study. At about Four o'clock, Edward had finished packing. We decided to stay for an early dinner at the Cullen's and then head back to Seattle. Emmett and Rose had headed back to their place for the afternoon but had promised to come for dinner. Jasper, who had been staying here for a while, had retreated to his and Alice's room, after babysitting last night he expressed his need for a break. Alice however wouldn't leave Edward alone, she was at his side every minute. I understood though, if I had a brother that I was close to, I would try to spend as much time as I could when I knew he was leaving that night.

I fell onto the couch next to Esme after we loaded Edwards car with his bags. Esme patted my leg comfortingly. I glanced around the room, we were alone. "Esme? Can I ask you something?"

"Of course dear" She replied sweetly, turning to be facing me.

"Have I made the right decision, letting Edward live with me...I mean, we have just got back together after two years of no contact...what if...I..."

"Honey, you two were friends since primary school, a two year gap inst exactly going to change the bond you two shared. When you were going out, I saw this special spark. When I first saw you two kiss almost three years ago, I knew that you two were meant to be together. This, getting back together so easily after those years, proves how much you actually belong to each other...how much you are meant for one another."

I sighed in relief, "Thank you Esme, Hearing it from you means a lot"

She smiled and then pulled me into her, hugging me against her side. I melted into the motherly hold and hugged her back.

"Don't throw peas!" I scolded Ali as she flung her spoon full of greens toward Emmett.

"He started it!" She shouted, point a finger.

"Yeah, and I'm finishing it"

I saw Emmett poke his tongue out at her. I turned to Emmett "Emmett, you are now her uncle, I expect you to act mature, at least more mature than her!"

"Aww, come on Bells, we both know I'm going to be the fun Uncle" he said, glancing at Jasper.

He perked up at this comment and glared at Emmett "I can be fun! Girls, was I fun last night?"

They both looked at each other and then burst into laughter. Alice patted him on the shoulder.

We finished eating and then began our goodbyes.
"Girls, please, go to the toilet now so we don't have to stop more than once" I told them over the noise of everyone's talking.

"Aww mum, I went beforeeeee" Carly complained.

I shot her my do-as-your-told look and she scampered off to go. Ali followed quietly.

I went through the line and hugged everyone at least twice, I think I hugged Esme twice and Alice four times...she kept coming back.

I let Edward say a separate goodbye while I put the girls in the car. Once that was done we both hopped in our own cars, mine in the one with the girls, he was in his Volvo and then drove off waving and crying out last minute goodbyes, I love you's and We'll be back soon.

The drive back home went relatively quickly. The girls fell asleep after twenty minutes and I listened to music while I drove, Edward following behind me.

We stopped at a gas station and I woke the girls, knowing that if they woke after they would want to stop and use the toilet. They slowly walked to the toilets, me following. After we finished we went and picked out a lolly for the girls, Edwards treat. They were happy and awake as they skipped back toward my car.

As I was about to get into my car I saw an old, red, truck drive past. It looked exactly like my old one...my heart jumped...it was my one. The man in the truck, hair pulled back into a pony tail, eye brows pulled into a forever angry expression. He glared at me as he drove passed, slowly down a bit. Lucky for me and my girls, he drove through, not stopping or hinting he knew me. Hopefully, hopefully he wasn't heading to Seattle. If he was, he wouldn't leave me in peace, he would come for me and my girls and now...he wouldn't like Edward.

Edward beeped his horn at me. I turned around. He was already in his car, waiting. The girls were buckled up laughing at themselves while I stood at the door to the drivers side, staring at a truck that just passed.

He beeped again and raised his arms as if to say 'what's wrong?' I smiled at him and then hoped in and drove off.

I would have to mention the man to Edward later.

Forty Five minutes later, we pulled into my apartments. This small apartment had three bedrooms, extremely small...but three and then a bathroom and lounge/kitchen, which was combined. It was all I could afford.

Edward smiled as I pulled into my parking spot and pointed to a space he could park. Then he picked up three of the suitcases. I grabbed the last. I was happy we could bring them up in one trip, I don't think I could take the suspense of staying outside. I kept looking over my shoulder for the truck and pony tail man. I know his name...but I refuse to say it, it would bring back too many memories.

Once inside, the girls and I took Edward on a small tour "This is the girls room, my room and your room now. The lounge and Kitchen you saw when you walked in and this is our bathroom...sorry, there's only one"

I wanted to suggest that we share a room. But I don't know how close we are at the moment, how close Edward wants us. I don't know if he wants to share a room or not.

Edward smile grew as I showed him the house and faltered only once when I told him that it was his room, hmm...maybe he did want to share with me. He laughed when I finished saying there was only one bathroom "Cosy" He told me, kissing my cheek.

We helped the girls into there beds and said our good nights, closing the door. Then they started shouting I opened it back up "Whats wrong?"

"Night light! You forgot!" Ali whispered.

"You didn't have one in Forks...you never have one in Forks" I challenged.

"Yeah, but you sleep with us then, it's different" Carly explained

"Where not alone then...no one can get us" Alice whispered.

I sighed, turning on the small blue light. They thanked me and then said goodnight. I closed the door quietly.

Soon, Edward and I were sitting on the couch in the living room, drinking tea. Actually I was drinking tea and he had a beer. He thought it was funny that I had tea at all...he said it made me look like a mother. He then questioned why I had beer in the fridge. But I didn't answer, just poked my tongue out.

I had been internally debating on whether or not to ask him about staying in the same room...we were adults and I thought that we should, because we did love each other...we had slept together last night, so I didn't see what the problem would be. I guess I wont find out until I ask him "Edward..." I started.

He turned in the couch to face me "Bella..." He mocked.

I smiled "When you decided to move in with me, did you want the spare room, or share with me?" I asked simply.

He looked surprised and then smiled "What did you want Bella?"

"I don't mind either way" I said, blushing which revealed my true preference.

He lent in, his face a mere few inches from mine. "If you want me in your room, you'll have to say it." He said, his breath fanning across my face.

"Iwantyouinmyroom" I slurred.

He chuckled and moved in to kiss me but abruptly pulled away when a small noise alerted us of someone else's presence "Mummy?" One of the girls called. I wasn't sure which one... I was too confused to think about which one it was.

I pulled myself away from Edward and stumbled toward the hallway, where Carly stood clutching her small teddy. I picked her up onto my hip and took her back into her room. Alice was sleeping peacefully in the other bed. I put Carly in hers and tucked the blanket around her. "Mama, I had a bad dream" She murmured, already falling back asleep.

"Shhhh," I comforted, brushing her hair out of her eyes. "It was just a dream."
I saw her smile slightly before her breathing slowed. I carefully stood from her bed and almost yelped in surprised when I saw Edward standing in the doorway. He chuckled and then left and entered the spare room. I followed confused, I thought we decided to sleep in the same room.

Seeing my puzzled expression he laughed "I'm unpacking, my clothes wont fit in your closet...I assume"

I nodded relieved. I sat at the end of the bed while he unpacked and once he was done, started getting ready for bed. I left to give him privacy and went and got changed. I opened the door when I was finished and then climbed into bed. Once he came in he hesitated at the door. I sighed loudly. He mumbled something but then climbed in as well, snuggling closer to me.

"I love you" I whispered.

"I love you too" He said back.
Only when I was just about to drift off to sleep did my mind remind me to tell Edward about James, the man in the red truck. But I was too far gone to car, instead I fell into a peaceful sleep, safe in Edwards arms.